MUSC 1622

This is an archive of the Common Course Outlines prior to fall 2011. The current Common Course Outlines can be found at http://www.gpc.edu/programs/Common-Course-Outlines. Credit Hours 1 Course Title Ear Training II Prerequisite(s) MUSC 1621 with a "C" or better Corequisite(s) MUSC 1612 Catalog Description

This course is a continuation of MUSC1621. Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes, it continues to develop aural skills in sight singing (scale degree numbers movable DO), dictation, and error detection. Topics include all intervals (melodic and harmonic), advanced rhythmic patterns, single line and intermediate melodic dictation, dictation of root position major and minor triads and root position seventh chords, intermediate sight singing, and dictation of elementary harmonic progressions.

Expected Educational Results

As a result of completing this course, the student will be able to reproduce the music elements listed below by singing and by writing on manuscript paper after hearing the element: 1. All intervals [melodic & harmonic] 2. Advanced rhythmic patterns 3. Single line intermediate to advanced melodic dictation 4. Dictation of root position triads & seventh chords 5. Triads in first inversion 6. Elementary harmonic progressions 7. Intermediate sight singing

1. COURSE GRADE · Quizzes · Completion of written assignments · Completion of CAI units · Class participation · Final exam 2. DEPARTMENTAL ASSESSMENT · Successful performance in the next course of the four semester sequence is reflected in the skills attained in MUSC 1622 · In the last course of the sequence a "Junior Entrance Level" theory test is given to assess overall knowledge and understanding attained for the entire Music Theory/Ear Training course sequence USE OF ASSESSMENT FINDINGS Evaluation of test results: reveals content areas that need revision, addition to, or deletion from the four semester sequence  identifies content areas that are problematic in regard to student comprehension and retention  encourages communication with senior institutions regarding content areas and levels of difficulty expected for admission